Pastry Sous Chef
About The Position
The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, viennoiserie to passed, plated and buffet styled desserts to chocolate work in a high-volume kitchen. This individual will assist in menu development, recipe testing, and working alongside the pastry team in daily production. This individual is expected to develop an understanding of ordering and inventory procedures and must have a good sense of food and labor cost, as they directly affect monthly and yearly revenue. The Pastry Sous Chef will assist in overseeing the overall running of the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness as per Company’s health and safety standards. This individual must foster team spirit to create comradery for a strong, positive, and supportive working environment. The Pastry Sous Chef will assume all responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef. This individual must have flexibility in scheduling.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of Pastry experience in large scale format baking, commissary, catering or hotel preferred
- 1-2 years management experience preferred
- Good communication skills: ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instruction
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Ability to motivate, educate and empower the team
- Emotional Awareness under pressure
- Being comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Experience with systems development and implementation
- Punctual and reliable attendance
- Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
Responsibilities
- Overseeing a team producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, viennoiserie to passed, plated and buffet styled desserts to chocolate work in a high-volume kitchen.
- Assist in menu development
- Recipe testing
- Working alongside the pastry team in daily production
- Develop an understanding of ordering and inventory procedures
- Have a good sense of food and labor cost, as they directly affect monthly and yearly revenue
- Assist in overseeing the overall running of the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness as per Company’s health and safety standards
- Foster team spirit to create comradery for a strong, positive, and supportive working environment
- Assume all responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
- 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
